Photo: Bay View Gallery Night - bvgn.org
Bay View Jazz Fest
Bay View Jazz Fest
Thursday May 29
Wauwatosa Cemetery Tour Presented by Wauwatosa Historical Society
Wauwatosa Historical Society member and cemetery trustee Julie Peay leads a 7 p.m. tour through the local graveyard, lasting about an hour. The resting places of Wauwatosa's founders, pioneers and other notable locals will be highlighted. The cemetery comprises hilly, uneven terrain, so comfortable shoes are recommended for those taking the tour. And since there are neither restrooms nor drinking fountains on the jaunt, appropriate preparations are advised. Meet at the cemetery chapel 10-15 minutes before the tour starts, and register for the free tour here: wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/product/guided-tour-of-wauwatosa-cemetery-may-20th-at-700-p-m/
Friday May 30
Photo via Riverwest Radio - Facebook
Vista King - Milwaukee Boat Line
The Vista King of the Milwaukee Boat Line on the Milwaukee River
Rock the Boat for Riverwest Radio
The neighborhood FM signal the FCC knows as WXRW-LP is hosting a cruise for its indie media operation. It's on the pricey side of what the Buzz usually announces, but supporters of the station and its mission will want to consider boarding The Vista King at 5 p.m. for the two-hour ride. Karaoke, fine food, views of the city unobtainable to landlubbers and live music by Super Ego are in the offing for station supporters. More information and tickets may be had at mkeboat.com/special-events/2025/5/30/riverwest-radio-rock-the-boat-gala-fundraiser
Bay View Gallery Night
Over 70 locations on and around Kinnickinnic Avenue will be open for a self-guided tour of businesses, galleries, studios and pop-ups for a night of art, food, community and music. The last element of the free, family-friendly celebration comes in good part from the concurrent Bayview Jazz Festival. Find out more about the 5-10 p.m. festivities at bvgn.org
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Saturday May 31
Family Day of Play at Wick Playfield
About a dozen activities will be available for kids and their parents or other caretakers to have fun and bond over from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Included will be an inflatable obstacle course, craft stations, carnival games, bingo, bubble bash (expect to get wet), lava land (don't expect to get burned!) and something about which the Buzz is curious, gaga pit (gaga is apparently a variant of dodgeball), among other attractions. There will also be a raffle and what Day of Play promoters at Milwaukee Recreation promises to be delicious food for purchase. Registration, which is cheaper for both adults and children who live in Milwaukee, maybe had here: wimilwaukeeweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/search.html?display=detail%26module=AR%26primarycode=5RCE3301%26search=yes
CrusherFest in South Milwaukee at CrushFest Park
Whether one recalls the late pro wrestler for whom the free, two-day festival is named (born Reginal Lisowski in 1926 in South Milwaukee) or it merely provides a pretext to party, CrusherFeast bodes a good time. Bands playing include one featuring wrestling rocker Chris Jericho, Kuarantine and the REO Speedwagon-affiliated Richrath Project 3:13. Eleven food tricks and stands will available for quell hunger and quench thirst. Thirteen vendors will offer an array of goods from cigars and cupcakes to clothing and bottlecap art. Get the full rundown at crusherfest.org
Sunday June 1
United Performing Arts Fund Ride for the Arts
People with access to bicycles and stamina enough to ride a 20-mile course encompassing the Hoan Bridge and Lincoln Memorial Drive are encouraged to raise money for UPAF by getting some biking exercise. The ride is promised to be free of car traffic and traffic lights in both directions, and registrants get the bike bib they need to enter the fundraiser. Full details may be had here: events.upaf.org/event/2025-upaf-ride-for-the-arts-presented-by-miller-lite/e588428 The event is presented by Miller Lite, but the Buzz recommends celebrating with sponsoring beverage after completing the course.
Photo via Purple Door - Instagram
Purple Door - April 2025 New Flavors
Purple Door Ice Cream team shows off new flavors in April 2025
Purple Door Ice Cream’s 2025 Battle of the New Flavors
The ticket price looks like it includes tastes of a dozen flavors of the local dairy confectionary's prospective product line. So, this biennial competition has Buzz imprimatur. Purple Door is touting the event as a flavor-sampling block party at its S. Second Street flagship location. Tickets for the noon event may be purchased there or the Purple Door Mequon Road location. They're also available online at purpledooricecream.com. Proceeds benefit MKE Street Angels, which provides services to assist homeless people.
Monday June 2
Historic Milwaukee Riverwalk Tour
This is the first day for tours of the sculptures and other scenery along the city's waterway. Tour-goers are adviser to get to Historic Milwaukee's E. Michigan Street headquarters 10 to 20 minutes before a tour commences, and buy one-get-one deals are available. Booking information for the two-hour sight-seeing foray may be found here: fareharbor.com/embeds/book/historicmilwaukee/items/?flow=1317100%26asn=visitmilwaukee%26sheet-uuid=05a55157-ad8e-4317-b738-0fe018cbc460%26full-items=yes%26ref=visitmilwaukee
Tuesday June 3
Smart Cycling Class at Urban Ecology Center
It's the middle of Wisconsin Bike Week. So, for anyone in need of a refresher course or introduction to safe bicycling, this free, class in English and Spanish may serve the need. Sign up for the two hours of instruction starting at 5 p.m. at give.wisconsinbikefed.org/event/smart-cycling-basics-menomonee-valley/e688257/register/new/select-tickets
Wednesday June 4
Social Media Slot Star Brian Christopher Brings New Game and Big Event to Potawatomi Casino Hotel
Milwaukee’s Potawatomi Casino Hotel will buzz with excitement on Wednesday as popular slot machine influencer Brian Christopher arrives to debut his latest creation: “Brian Christopher’s World Cruise.”
Christopher, who boasts more than 2 million followers and draws 50 million monthly views across platforms, is a major figure in the world of casino gaming content. His newest slot machine, themed around a playful cruise adventure, is making its Midwest debut at Potawatomi—only the fourth casino in the U.S. to feature the game.
The celebration kicks off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2:30 p.m., followed by two high-energy “group slot pulls” at 3 and 5 p.m. During these events, fans pool their money for a chance to win big alongside Christopher, whose enthusiastic commentary and live YouTube broadcasts regularly draw large audiences. The new machines are located near the Potawatomi Sportsbook.
At 7 p.m., Christopher will host a meet-and-greet and Q&A session inside the Potawatomi Casino Hotel Event Center.
FEAR MKE Day Celebratory Night Run
There's no need to be afraid, unless maybe you're a lousy jogger, because FEAR stands for Forget Everything And Run. FEAR MKE Day corresponds to Global Running Day. In this case, the run takes place from 8 to 10 p.m., starting at Boone & Crockett on S. Water Street, where the trek also ends for an afterparty. DJ Nic Stokes is on to provide the music for that. Get a free ticket and sign the necessary waiver form here: eventbrite.com/e/fear-mke-day-celebratory-night-run-tickets-1354197072899?aff=oddtdtcreator
Author Ron Chernow on Mark Twain at Turner Hall Ballroom
This talk is a bit pricier than most functions the Buzz recommends. But the 7 p.m. Boswell Books' presentation comes with a hardcover copy of Chernow's biography of the author, born Samuel Clemens. Chernow will discuss the subject of his latest, lauded biography and what it took for him to write it.
